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10 megapixel, 1x optical zoom, 1x digital zoom, USB, CompactFlash I/II, xD Picture Card, 375 gram, 2.5 inch LCD More product info

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Based on 12 expert reviews, the average rating for Olympus E-400 Black + 14-42mm and 40-150mm Lens Kit is 4.1/5. Expert Reviews for Digital Cameras are gathered from magazines and web sites around the world. Read summaries of the English reviews below.

 
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alaTest Title:

Review summary of Olympus E-400

(19/08/08)
Summary: Read the full review
Verdict: Experts rate this product 82/100 and users 89/100. Comparing these reviews to 39819 other Digital SLR Cameras reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 86/100 = Very Good.
Country: US
86.0 / 100.0
Testwinner Title:

Olympus E-400 Black + 14-42mm and 40-150mm Lens Kit

(23/08/07)
Summary: 11 experts have reviewed the Olympus E-400 Black + 14-42mm and 40-150mm Lens Kit, giving it an average score of 75 out of 100 and a total of 2 test wins/editor's choice awards... Read the full review
Country: UK
75.0 / 100.0
Testseek Title:

Olympus E-400

(11/08/07)
Summary: 40 experts have reviewed this product and the average expert score is 78 of 100. Read the full review
Country: US
78.0 / 100.0
Computer Active Title:

Olympus E-400 digital camera

(07/02/07)
Summary: Diminutive digital SLR plays to the strengths of the format... Read the full review
Verdict: Although a tad expensive when compared to recent10-megapixel digital cameras, some keen street deals make the well-crafted E-400a more appetising prospect for amateurs wanting to join the D-SLR boom.
Country: UK
4.0 / 5.0
TrustedReviews Title:

Olympus E-400

(24/11/06)
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Verdict: If you're looking for a mid-range digital SLR the E-400 should be high on your short list.
Country: UK
9.0 / 10.0
Camera Labs Title:

Olympus E-400 with Zuiko Digital 14-42mm f3.5-5.6 ED Gordon Laing, November 2006

(01/11/06)
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Pros: ; Small and light without compromising comfort * Very effective anti-dust system * Highest resolution Four Thirds body so far * Easy access to settings
Cons: ; Noise more obvious than rival DSLRs * Right strap eyelet can dig into your hand * Motorised manual focus (like all Four Thirds) * Only available in Europe (but the UK can ship!)
Country: US
85.0 / 100.0
Pocket-lint.co.uk Title:

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Summary: Read the full review
Pros: ; Handling, image quality, ease of use and handling (despite compact size), nice kit lens, responsive
Cons: ; Pentamirror viewfinder is gloomy and small, pricing
Country: UK
9.0 / 10.0
Digital Camera Magazine Title:

Olympus E-400


Summary: The lack of a grip makes this very handsome camera a little slippery to hold. The finish is a step up from the E-500, but the handling is perhaps a step backwards. The image quality from our sample was good, though some pictures suffered blown highlight detail. Read the full review
Country: UK
4.0 / 5.0
What Digital Camera Title:

Olympus E-400


Summary: The E-400 Olympus appears to have had a reflective moment and looked back to its roots for inspiration... Read the full review
Country: UK
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LetsGoDigital reviews Title:

Olympus E400 Review


Summary: The Olympus E-400 made a good impression on me during the test. If you look at the target group and the idea with which the camera was designed, the E400 meets nearly all the requirements necessary to make it the most comfortable take-along digital SLR camera of the present moment. However, I think that SLR owners are people who clearly... Read the full review
Country: UK
78.0 / 100.0
CNET.co.uk Title:

Olympus E-400 review


Summary: : Add a memory card and the E-400 kit is the complete solution for the newcomer... Read the full review
Verdict: The Olympus E-400 kit is a complete solution in a box for the photographer entering the world of dSLR photography. The two lenses cover a wide range and the 10-megapixel sensor records enough detail to satisfy the keenest of pixel counters. Add a memory card and you have enough to cover most situations at a good price point
Pros: ; Compact design, light weight, image quality, colour rendition, dual card capability, price
Cons: ; Slow start-up, lack of finger hold, sluggish write speed, no body-only option
Country: UK
7.2 / 10.0
PopPhoto.com Title:

First Look: Olympus E-400


Summary: If you live in Asia or the U.S., the world's smallest, lightest D-SLR is not coming to a store near you, and that's a pity. Read the full review
Country: US
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